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WorksheetsAncient Rome
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
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1.
Religion during the first centuries of Rome
a)
was open only to men in elite society.
b)
was not allowed in peasant communities
c)
included many gods adapted from the Greeks.
d)
changed from Catholicism to Orthodox Christianity.
2.
The Western Roman Empire was weakened by which of these?
a)
the high cost of defending the empire
b)
civil wars begun by Christian zealots
c)
uprisings by Etruscans in the north
d)
the prolonged nature of the Peloponnesian War
3.
What effect did aqueducts have on the Roman Empire?
a)
the god Neptune became more popular
b)
large urban areas became even larger
c)
boats could ship goods long distances
d)
water was re-routed away from disloyal areas
4.
In an attempt to save the Roman Empire, Emperor Diocletian
a)
ordered the execution of Jesus.
b)
mounted a successful defense against Atilla.
c)
divided the empire into Western and Eastern sections.
d)
outlawed all other religious faiths except Christianity.
5.
This map shows the greatest extent of
a)
the Roman Republic.
b)
the Frankish Empire.
c)
the empire of Genghis Khan.
d)
the empire of Alexander the Great.
6.
The Twelve Tables defined the legal rights of Roman
a)
plebeians & patricians.
b)
magistrates & bishops.
c)
Consuls & rabbis.
d)
Greeks & Romans.
7.
Which statement offers the BEST description of a person who would have been considered a "citizen" in the early Roman Republic?
a)
women could buy their citizenship
b)
only patricians were considered full citizens
c)
patrician and plebian men were both considered citizens
d)
all people within the borders of Italy were considered citizens
8.
In its early years, Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire because its teaching appealed especially to
a)
wealthy merchants.
b)
many Roman emperors.
c)
the poor and oppressed.
d)
Hellenistic philosophers
9.
Which of these BEST describes the principles Jesus taught his disciples?
a)
loving God and treating others as children of God
b)
encouragement of non-Jews to convert to Christianity
c)
convincing the Roman authorities not to persecute Christians
d)
the only true government is one run by the leaders of the Church
10.
Byzantine Emperor Justinian's MOST significant political accomplishment was
a)
codifying Roman law.
b)
defeating the Roman Empire.
c)
defeating invaders from the south.
d)
restoring the empire to its previous size.
11.
The geographic location of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire,
a)
prevented invasions from rival empires.
b)
allowed for trading contacts with Europe, Africa, and Asia.
c)
made it prone to flooding and constant trade interruptions.
d)
enabled overland, but not overseas, trade with Europe and Asia.
12.
Which ancient alphabet forms the basis for the majority of modern langauges in use today?
a)
Spanish
b)
Sanskrit
c)
Cuneiform
d)
the Roman or Latin alphabet
13.
Which feature of ancient Rome made it a republic?
a)
the absence of a king or an emperor
b)
equality for all adult male citizens
c)
right to free speech in civic events
d)
rule of law elected by representatives
14.
Which statement BEST describes the effect of the Punic Wars on Rome?
a)
After a hard-fought war, Sparta emerged victorious, but was unable to keep power
b)
After the wars, Rome was unable to defend its northern borders and fell to the Gauls
c)
Following its defeat of Carthage, Rome became the dominant force in the Mediterranean region.
d)
Deflated by Rome’s loss, philosophers and poets expressed their sadness in new forms of art.
15.
These describe what position in the Roman Republic?
· two people served in this position
· highest elected position in the Roman Republic
· elected by the Centuriate Assembly
· highest civilian and military magistrates
· two people served in this position
· highest elected position in the Roman Republic
· elected by the Centuriate Assembly
· highest civilian and military magistrates
a)
Censor
b)
Consul
c)
Emperor
d)
Praetor
16.
Which is the BEST description of plebeians in Ancient Rome?
a)
a group of judges in the Roman Empire
b)
a group of three leaders of the Roman Republic
c)
a large but politically limited group of people
d)
a powerful group of nobles who were small in number
17.
Which is the BEST description of patricians in Ancient Rome?
a)
a group of judges in the Roman Empire
b)
a group of three leaders of the Roman Republic
c)
a large but politically limited group of people
d)
a powerful group of nobles who were small in number
18.
What Roman architectural invention allowed them to make larger enclosed buildings than the Greeks?
a)
The arch
b)
the dome
c)
indoor plumbing
d)
spiral staircases
19.
A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the
a)
concept of government by laws
b)
rejection of the concept of slavery
c)
establishment of agricultural communes.
d)
belief that political power should be controlled by the military .
20.
Which of these played the BIGGEST role in helping communication within the Roman Republic?
a)
bannin of slavery
b)
irrigation systems
c)
mountains to the north
d)
a network of good roads
21.
Which of these was a major reason for the appeal of Christianity in its early stages?
a)
The religion was open only to Roman citizens
b)
Christianity promised the end of other religions
c)
The new teachings of Christianity promised freedom from Roman rule
d)
Christianity offered a new spirit of hope to poor, downtrodden people
22.
This mountain range is found in southern Europe and served as a protective barrier to Ancient Rome.
a)
Aqueduct
b)
Alps
c)
Augustus Caesar
d)
Constantinople
23.
Which Roman deity is CORRECTLY paired with its Greek deity counterpart?A)Roman: Cupid; Greek: AresB)Roman: Jupiter; Greek: ZeusC)Roman: Sol; Greek: PoseidonD)Roman: Saturn; Greek: Odysseus
a)
Roman: Cupid; Greek: Ares
b)
Roman: Jupiter; Greek: Zeus
c)
Roman: Sol; Greek: Poseidon
d)
Roman: Saturn; Greek: Odysseus
24.
These were used by the Roman Empire to supply its urban citizens with fresh water from far-off places.
a)
Roman Republic
b)
Aqueducts
c)
Sewers
d)
Caesar
25.
This city was founded by and named for a Roman Emperor Constantine in 330 AD.
a)
Constantinople
b)
Caesar
c)
Pax Romana
d)
Augustus Caesar
26.
This is the "king of gods" and god of the sky and thunder in Roman mythology.
a)
Jesus
b)
Hetia
c)
Jupiter
d)
Posiden
27.
He was a Roman general and political leader, known for his campaigns in Britain and Gaul, and formed a governing triumvirate with Crassus and Pompey.
a)
Augustus Caesar
b)
Julius Caesar
c)
Constantinople
d)
King Herod
28.
He was adopted by his great uncle, Julius Caesar, and in 43 BCE joined forces with Mark Antony and Marcus Lepidus in a military dictatorship known as the Second Triumvirate.
a)
Julius Caesar
b)
Augustus Caesar
c)
John Casear
29.
This term refers to the period of Roman history prior to the Empire, in which the Senate was the most powerful institution of government
a)
Pax Romana
b)
Aqueduct
c)
Roman Republic
d)
Julius Caesar
30.
This phrase refers to the period of Roman history, from the reign of the emperor Augustus to that of Marcus Aurelius, during which the entire realm was in a state of peace and prosperity.
a)
Theodora
b)
Pax Romana
c)
Roman Republic
d)
Byzantine
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